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61st National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships launched

The 61st edition of the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships was on Thursday afternoon launched at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, West Coast Demerara. The event is being hosted by the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union from November 26, 2023, to December 1, 2023. Delivering brief […]

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Attorney General calls on IPU to condemn Venezuela’s actions, demands that Venezuela respects the legal process of ICJ

The Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, earlier today, addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Luanda, Angola, and invited them to condemn the actions of the Republic of Venezuela, and demanded that Venezuela respects the legal process of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). “Time is of […]

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Innovation flows at CWWA exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge products and services

International and local exhibitors are making waves at the 32nd Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition, creating a ripple of excitement as they spotlight cutting-edge products and services in the water and wastewater sector. The Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown is the epicentre of this dynamic showcase, hosting the event until October […]

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Gov’t establishing Guyana Central Authority for Hague Matters to strengthen oversight of inter-country adoptions

The Government of Guyana is taking proactive steps to ensure the smooth and cautious facilitation of inter-country adoptions by establishing the Guyana Central Authority for Hague Matters. This central authority, as outlined in the recently passed Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act of 2021, aims to enhance cooperation between convention countries and prevent improper financial gain […]

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China donates $20.7M to boost El Niño preparedness in Guyana

In a significant move, the People’s Republic of China has generously donated $20.7 million to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to fortify citizens against the impending challenges of the El Niño season. Director General of the CDC, Nazrul Hussain during the handing over ceremony on Thursday, assured that communities along the Soesdyke Highway, particularly vulnerable […]

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$85M Avril Crawford Block at St. Winefride’s Secondary accommodating 140 students

With the aim of ensuring students are comfortably accommodated, the new Avril Crawford Block at St. Winefride’s Secondary School, Georgetown was officially commissioned on Wednesday. The $85 million two-storey building is housing 119 Grade 9 students and 21 Grade 11 students. The block features five classrooms and a modern science laboratory, which is accessible to […]

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Min. McCoy unveils strategic reforms as gov’t moves to centralise information flow

In a significant development, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, responsible for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, announced plans to centralise information from various government agencies. Addressing communication personnel at a Communication Refresher Training hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Minister McCoy outlined the forthcoming changes aimed at creating a more coordinated […]

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Labour Ministry expands reach: Inaugurates $8.4M office to serve East Coast residents

The Ministry of Labour has taken a significant step forward in enhancing citizens’ accessibility by inaugurating a new $8.4 million office in Better Hope along the East Coast of Demerara. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, presided over the commissioning, emphasising the government’s commitment to easing service access for citizens. Minister Hamilton noted, “This office is […]

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